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Aparna Sen recalls how loneliness inspired ‘36 Chowringhee Lane’ character
Times of India — Entertainment✓
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Director Aparna Sen reflects on the 45th anniversary of her debut film, '36 Chowringhee Lane', noting that the central character was inspired by a lonely schoolteacher she once knew. Frustrated with her acting career, Sen penned the English-language script in her mid-thirties despite facing initial discouragement from others. She ultimately moved forward with the project after receiving encouragement and production advice from legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
WHY IT MATTERS
This reflection provides rare insight into the origins of a landmark Indian film and highlights the pivotal role Satyajit Ray played in bringing the project to fruition.
Aparna Sen's directorial debut '36 Chowringhee Lane' turns 45. She drew Ms Stoneham's character from a lonely Anglo-Indian teacher she knew in school. Frustrated as an actor, Sen wrote the English script in her mid-30s. Discouraged by others, she consulted Satyajit Ray, who encouraged her and suggested Shashi Kapoor as producer.
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